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YAESU FT-736R
The Yaesu
FT-736R
covers 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands all-mode.
The
FT-736R covers 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands all-mode with 10 watts
maximum on 50-54MHz and 30 watts maximum on 144-148 and 430-450MHz and
has programmable channels and tone burst.
Below
are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Yaesu
FT-2900R
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General
Specification
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Details
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Radio
Type
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All-mode
VHF/UHF base transceiver
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Bands
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2 m
(144–148 MHz), 70 cm (430–450 MHz)
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Optional
Bands
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6 m
(50–54 MHz), 1.25 m (222–225 MHz), 23 cm
(via plug-in modules)
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Modes
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USB,
LSB, CW, FM (TX/RX), AM (RX only)
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Power
Supply
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13.8
VDC ±10% (20 A max) or built-in 240 VAC supply (FT-736)
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Antenna
Connectors
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SO-239
per band (1 per module, 50 ohms)
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Cooling
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Internal
fan and heatsink
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Display
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LED
numeric display, 10 Hz resolution
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Memory
Channels
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100
memory channels with frequency and mode
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Dual
VFOs
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VFO
A/B with split and satellite functions
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CTCSS
Support
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Optional
plug-in encoder/decoder board
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Dimensions
(W×H×D)
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340
× 120 × 350 mm
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Weight
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Approx.
12 kg
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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Power
Output
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25 W
(SSB, CW, FM typical)
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6
m (10 W), 220 MHz (25 W) & 23 cm (10 W) |
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AM
Carrier Output
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~10 W
(with mod)
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Modulation
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Balanced
modulator (SSB), FM limiter, AFSK (via rear DIN)
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Microphone
Input
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8-pin
round connector (600-ohm mic impedance)
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Spurious
Emissions
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–50
dB or better
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Tone
Squelch (CTCSS)
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Available
with optional tone board
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Satellite
TX Capability
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Yes
– full-duplex when used with alternate RX band
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Keying
Support
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CW
key input on rear panel
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Cooling
During TX
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Active
fan with thermal control
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Receiver
Specification
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Details
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Receiver
Type
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Double
conversion superheterodyne
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1st
IF
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47.055
MHz (2 m), 70.455 MHz (70 cm)
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2nd
IF
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455
kHz (all bands)
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Sensitivity
(12 dB SINAD)
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FM:
~–123 dBm ≈ 0.16 µV
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SSB/CW:
~–125 dBm ≈ 0.12 µV
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Selectivity
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SSB/CW:
2.3 kHz @ –6 dB
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FM:
15 kHz @ –6 dB
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Optional
Filters
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Narrow
CW and SSB filters available
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Image
Rejection
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≥
60 dB
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IF
Rejection
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≥
70 dB
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Audio
Output
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2.5 W
into 8 ohms (external speaker jack)
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AGC
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Fast,
slow, off selectable
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RIT
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±9.99
kHz (SSB/CW only)
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Noise
Blanker
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Yes
(fixed threshold)
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Photo
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Yaesu FT-736R VHF, UHF all mode transceiver.
Features
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CTCSS
Encoder/Decoder: Optional plug-in board
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Satellite
Full-Duplex: Operates TX on one band, RX on another
simultaneously
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Dual
VFOs: Supports split, A/B operation
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Memory
Channels: 100 total (with alphanumeric labeling)
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Digital
Frequency Display: LED with 10 Hz resolution
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Built-in
TCXO: High stability frequency control
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Built-in
Clock and Timer
Rear
Panel
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Separate
antenna jacks per band (SO-239)
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13.8V
DC input (for DC version)
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Key
input, external speaker, AF out/Packet I/O (DIN jack)
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Remote
jack for rotor and external control
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ACC
connectors for amp and transverter integration
Repairs,
maintenance and related projects
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Page initiated
01 June 2019
Page
last revised 05 November, 2025
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
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Nikola Tesla, born on 10 July 1856, was one of
history's most influential inventors.
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Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 30m, and 40m bands.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Post
date: 5 July 2026
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Local
Repeaters
The Local Repeaters page has been updated with expanded and refreshed information on VHF and UHF repeaters across Western Australia's Central Coast, Perth, the Avon Valley, and the Peel region.
See: https://vk6ysf.com/local_repeaters.htm
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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MARMOTSat
An exciting upcoming amateur radio CubeSat
Proposed
launch date: 7 July 2026
Expected payload includes:
145.875 MHz – AX.25 packet digipeater
436.125 MHz – Telemetry & command (digital)
29.410 MHz – CW telemetry beacon, DVB-S2 experiments.
https://marmotsat.ca
https://www.propagationlab.ca/satellite/
Post
date: 5 July 2026
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to
WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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